A large-scale renovation of School-Gymnasium No. 33 named after Kemel Tokayev, backed by Kazakhstan, is continuing in Bishkek. The historic educational institution is receiving new infrastructure and modern equipment that will create more comfortable learning conditions and broaden students' opportunities to study digital technology and the natural sciences, the website infohub.kz reports.
One stage of the modernization was the opening of new computer science, robotics and chemistry classrooms. The rooms have been fitted with modern technology, laboratory equipment and furniture provided by the Kazakh side.
The school received 25 computers, 3 printers for prototyping, 4 3D scanners and a 75-inch interactive monitor for its computer science and artificial intelligence classroom. The institution also received keyboards, mice, headphones and the necessary furniture.
Computer science teacher Askat Borukulov noted that the new computers are equipped with powerful motherboards, modern graphics cards and increased RAM. This will allow students to work with 3D graphics, learn modeling and use modern software in the classroom.
Particular attention was paid to developing hands-on chemistry instruction. The new classroom has been equipped with flasks, test tubes, chemical reagents, equipment for storing them and specialized furniture for conducting experiments.
According to chemistry teacher Albina Usanova, the renovated laboratory will allow students to conduct research more often, take part in science projects, competitions and olympiads, and study chemical reactions in practice.
Although some of the equipment has not yet been unpacked, classes in the new classrooms have already begun. In computer science lessons, students will develop digital skills and learn about the possibilities of robotics, while in chemistry classes they will conduct experiments and observe the reactions of various substances.
School director Taalaikul Ashymova expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan for its support and stressed the importance of cooperation in education.
"With the newly equipped classrooms, we have gained the opportunity to provide a better-quality education to our children. We are endlessly glad that we have support from a friendly country, Kazakhstan. We look forward to continuing our joint educational projects," she said.
The renovation of the Kemel Tokayev school is aimed at developing a modern educational environment, introducing new technologies and improving the quality of instruction. Kazakhstan's support allows the institution to expand its material and technical base and create additional opportunities for preparing students in information technology, engineering and the natural sciences.